Hello Srusti,

If you are repeating 2nd PUC, focusing on both improving on board marks and KCET rank, don't be disappointed. In fact, repeating a year could add long term value and give you a better chance of getting into your preferred course or college. Remember to be consistent, prepare NCERT well, and practice the past papers regularly. Also remember to do board and KCET/NEET preparation at the same time. Remember, one disappointment cannot change your future, you will get another opportunity and you can comeback stronger.

All the best!

It's important to understand that your KCET rank is not solely determined by your KCET marks. The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) uses a specific formula that gives 50% weightage to your KCET PCB marks and 50% weightage to your 12th standard (or equivalent) PCB marks.

Therefore, to estimate your KCET rank for 2025, we need to consider both your scores:

• 12th PCB Marks: 263 / 300
• KCET PCB Marks: 88 / 180

Here's how the composite score for ranking is calculated:

1. Calculate the percentage of your 12th PCB marks: (263 / 300) * 100 = 87.67%

2. Calculate the percentage of your KCET PCB marks: (88 / 180) * 100 = 48.89%

3. Calculate the composite score (50% weightage for each): (87.67 + 48.89) / 2 = 68.28%

Now, to estimate your rank based on this composite score, we need to look at previous years' KCET marks vs. rank trends. Please note that these are just estimates based on past data , and the actual ranks for 2025 might vary depending on the overall performance of all candidates, the difficulty level of the exam, and the number of applicants.

Based on the general trends from previous KCET exams, a composite score of around 68 might place you in a rank range of somewhere between 40,000 to 60,000 or even higher.

It is unlikely you will get into PES University's AI/ML program with a KCET rank of 20,000.

For the general category, a KCET rank below 4,600 is generally needed to secure a seat in a B.Tech program at PES University, particularly for AI/ML or Computer Science

With a 98.55 percentile and rank of 22325 in JEE Main, your son has a reasonable chance of getting into a CSE or related branch at DTU (Delhi Technological University), especially if he's a Delhi region candidate.

DTU's CSE cutoff for general category candidates outside Delhi typically falls within the 10,000-12,000 rank range. A rank of 22325 might be a little high for CSE, but not impossible. It depends on the specific year's competition and seat availability.

You can predict the college here -:

https://www.careers360.com/college-predictor

Hi aspirant,

KCCET uses a 50:50 weightage ratio to determine student rankings, with 50% of your rank based on your board exam marks and 50% based on your KCET score.

You can calculate your score yourself, but for a more precise rank, it is recommended to visit the Career 360 KCET rank predictor.

Here is the direct link to the rank predictor.

https://engineering.careers360.com/articles/kcet-rank-calculator

The cutoff ranks for colleges in KCET depend on factors like the college's reputation, the program's popularity, and the candidate's category. Generally, top-ranking colleges with competitive programs like Computer Science (CSE) will have lower cutoff ranks than less competitive programs and lower-ranked colleges.

Here's a general overview:

Top Colleges (e.g., RVCE, PESU):

For highly sought-after programs like CSE, cutoff ranks can be as low as 1-500 for the General category, with higher ranks for OBC, SC, and ST.

Mid-Tier Colleges (e.g., BMSCE, MSRIT):

These colleges might have CSE cutoff ranks between 100 and 1,200 for the General category, with higher ranks for other categories.

Lower-Ranked Colleges:

Cutoff ranks for programs like Civil and ECE in these colleges can be significantly higher, sometimes exceeding 10,000 for certain categories.

To obtain the 2024 institute ranking certificate, you may need to check with the issuing authority or organization that provided the 2023 certificate. Visit their official website and look for updates on the ranking certificate process. If required, log in to the institution’s portal and check for any notifications or downloadable documents. If the certificate is not available online, consider reaching out to their support team via email or helpline for further guidance on the necessary steps to follow.